Police investigate fatal crash on Churchmans Road

State police are investigating a fatal crash Jan. 3 on Churchmans Road that left a New Castle woman dead.

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Posted Jan. 4, 2013 at 5:45 PM
Updated Jan 4, 2013 at 5:46 PM

By Staff Reports

Posted Jan. 4, 2013 at 5:45 PM
Updated Jan 4, 2013 at 5:46 PM

New Castle, Del.

State police are investigating a fatal crash Jan. 3 on Churchmans Road that left a New Castle woman dead.

Melissa L. Foraker, 24, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators say Robert L. Vanaskey Jr., 37, of New Castle, was traveling westbound on Churchmans Road and crossed the double yellow line in the center of the road and entered the eastbound lane, hitting Foraker. Police say Vanaskey was transported to Christiana Hospital where he was admitted in critical condition.